The demand for our work with school pupils is growing all the
time. Last year we worked with 678 pupils from schools across the
country, to support their personal development and improve skills
and knowledge through vocational training or an alternative
curriculum. With a greater emphasis on vocation and employment
related training for Key stage 4 pupils, and the development of
specialised diplomas, YMCA Training is well placed to support your
school in responding to this.
Our programmes provide an opportunity to enable pupils to fulfil
their potential, including disenchanted pupils who may be at risk
of exclusion, or who have been permanently excluded.
Benefits to pupils can include:
- A recognised and vocationally relevant qualification
- Increased confidence, self-respect and self-esteem
- Improved motivation
- Increased reliability and punctuality
- Evidence of achievement
- For those that are disengaged - re-engagement with mainstream
education or progression to further education, training or
employment
A recent independent evaluation of our schools work undertaken
by Nottingham University concluded:
"…YMCA Training's provision for schools is of a very high
standard and is meeting the needs of many disaffected
students, improving their confidence, motivation and social skills;
improving their attitudes towards education and training; and
providing them with opportunities to acquire a range of vocational
and non-vocational qualifications, which they value, and which can
help them progress into further education and training or
employment."
To find out more about the types of programmes we provide for
schools and how we could work with you search for your nearest
location here.